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After the horrors of the first world war the return
to normalcy was a relief for not nlty the direct participants of the
conflict, but also for those who had maintained affairs on the home
front. The twenties were a time of prosperity for most and fast
growth in industry, manufacturing and the cities. Political
movements arose out of the chaos of the war as old empires, ancient
governments and established politic structures were shattered and
ideas from Soviet Russia, socialist movements in France and anti-war
sentiment in general extending their influence into union and
farmers organizations. Immigration filled up the empty spaces of the
prairies and keep the railways busy while the lumber and fisheries
industries boomed. Automobiles were replacing horses and carriages
and broadcast radio made it's appearance. The United States brought
in prohibition and smuggling alcohol across the boarder became an
industry which create fortunes for many. Happy days were here and
the people enjoyed the good times believing that they would not end.
